About ANZSOG

The Australia and New Zealand School of Government is a world-leading institution dedicated to building capability in public sector leadership. We serve governments and public services across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand through exceptional education programs, research, and professional development opportunities. For more information, visit: www.anzsog.edu.au

ANZSOG Values

Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity and Respect. We seek candidates who will embody these values in their work and relationships.

Equality and Diversity

We are a workplace which embraces and celebrates the value of diverse staff, their skills and contribution. If you are a First Nations person, we encourage you to let us know in your application. If you require assistance with making your application, please contact the recruitment team.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated Research Strategic Communications and Engagement Coordinator to join our dynamic Academic team in a fixed term contract. Reporting directly to the Research and Knowledge Translation Director, you will play a key role supporting and contributing to the development of the Research Program within the Academic portfolio as guided by the strategic objectives of ANZSOG.

This role is pivotal in supporting the school’s intellectual environment through the execution of ANZSOGs academic outreach and fellows initiatives and organising and mobilising research content for our jurisdiction stakeholders and audiences. This will involve planning, development and management of agreed materials and initiatives consistent with the Research Program objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and support quality processes to deliver against schedules for strategic research communications. This includes ensuring that a schedule of research outreach and exchange is aligned with/informs ANZSOG production cycles as well as working with partner needs.

Undertake systematised collection of information/feedback on external engagement with translated materials and with fellows’ activities – uptake and impact.

Provide coordination and support in developing and promoting a collegial and impact-oriented environment for resident/visiting academic fellows relevant to Research program objectives.

Ecosystem mapping for knowledge exchange: Maintain and leverage accurate information on relevant activities, partnerships, and outputs of our research partners and their fields (institutes/centres and individuals) and public sector agency needs and interests.

Triage research translation materials and activities as scheduled to support accessible and engaging collateral. Undertake internal and external liaison to ensure the production and dissemination of collateral.

Co-produce and coordinate bespoke materials, for example, low-cost audio-visual collateral for website (e.g. re-packaging excerpts from recorded presentations), leveraging automated digital technology as appropriate.

Other duties as required, consistent with ANZSOG’s values

Key Selection Criteria:

A degree in social sciences or communications (e.g. journalism)

At least 3 years’ work experience in either the public sector, university sector, or research/ policy institutes, and a deep understanding of public administration and governance.

Demonstrated capability in supporting research including information and project management, monitoring and evaluation

Strong written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to communicate in a variety of forms including formal and informal correspondence, briefs and reports for professional audiences.

Proven ability to translate research findings into accessible summaries, digests or presentations tailored to different audiences.

Event planning and management experience in academic, government or NGO sector (e.g. organising roundtables and workshops)

Ability to work flexibly and adaptably across projects and teams to support organisation-wide outcomes

Postgraduate qualifications (Desirable)

Benefits:

Work life balance (Hybrid working model of 2 days at our office and 2 days working from home)

Additional 3 days holiday between Christmas and New Year

Melbourne Uni Staff Hub access with affiliate benefits

Access to Employee Assistance Program

How to Apply:

If you are a highly motivated professional with a passion for public sector and an ability to deliver meaningful insights, we encourage you to apply. Any queries about the roles can be sent to [email protected].

Please apply attaching your resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.